About

Dr. Jignyasa Desai has devoted her life to health care and the improvement of pain conditions.Dr. Jignyasa Desai is medically trained as an Osteopathic physician. She is highly trained in advanced interventional pain management procedures with ACGME accredited fellowship training under Dr. Frank Falco, (President of American Society of Interventional Pain) at Temple University.Dr. Desai is dually board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Medicine. Her ideology has been influenced by integrative medicine philosophies. She approaches the patient with a holistic approach including counseling on diet, nutrition, exercise and specific injury related issues. She performs the traditional steroid injection therapies for pain control as well as alternatives such as biopuncture, prolotherapy and platelet rich plasma therapy. She is also a widely published physician.

Training

College: East Tennessee State University B.S. Biology with honors
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Aria Health System via Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Stonybrook University
Fellowship training: Pain Medicine- Temple University (ACGME accredited training program)

Board Certifications:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
Pain Medicine (ABA)

Society Memberships:
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
American Society of Interventional Pain (ASIP)
International Society of Interventional Pain (ISIS)
American Society of Physicians of India (APPI)
American Society of Osteopathic Physicians (AOA)

State Licenses:
New York and New Jersey

Andres M. Melo, RPA-C, MS holds a Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. He is highly skilled in Aesthetic medicine and has worked with some of the most pristine plastic surgeons in the New York City area performing numerous medical cosmetic procedures.

Andres specializes in Botox, Dysport, Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse, Belotero and other Dermal Fillers. He has worked with thousands of patients to enhance their lips, cheeks, nasal labial folds and other facial areas. Andres has years of very successful experience preforming skin care procedures.

Mr. Melo is dually trained in Cosmetic Medicine as well as Weight-loss Management. His ideology has been influenced by integrative medicine philosophies. His holistic approach includes counseling on diet, nutrition, exercise and specific cosmetic related matters. Andres is extremely personable and compassionate about his work. He strives to meet his patient’s desires and has devoted his life to patient care and satisfaction.

Education: Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant from Touro College as a cosmetic Medicine PA.

Certifications:
Botox®, Dermal Fillers, PRP (Vampire Lift), Sclerotherapy

Q&A with Andres M. Melo, RPA-C, MS

1. 1. Who is a potential candidate for Dermal Fillers?
   If you are seeking a non-surgical way to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and aging signs, or if you’d like to see more volume in your lips you may be an excellent candidate for soft tissue fillers. If the toll aging frustrates you and sun exposure has taken on your facial features, it’s time to be proactive and make a change.

1. 2. What can you do about the dark circles under my eyes?

By injecting fillers under the eye you can lessen the look of the dark/puffy tired looking eyes, giving you a more refreshed and younger appearance.

1. How do I even out my lips without surgery?

Hyaluronic acid fillers have been used for several years to enhance lip borders. By giving more volume to the thinner lip this evens out lips and makes the more appealing. It is a simple and quick procedure that leaves you looking sexy!

1. How will I look and feel after treatment?
   Patients may experience temporary swelling or redness at the sites of injection. However, these will fade quickly and can be covered with makeup. Results can be seen immediately, although some patients may require follow-up visits to ensure long-lasting results.

1. Are Facial Fillers painful? Each patient has a different pain tolerance; however, some fillers are now made with Lidocaine. This gives the patient even more anesthesia for a more comfort treatment.

1. How long will results last?
   The length of time results last is highly dependent on individual conditions. However, results are generally long lasting for most procedures. Soft tissue filler treatment is a popular and effective way for hundreds of thousands of Americans to restore their appearance and take back signs of aging. Speak with your plastic surgeon about these innovative treatments today.
2. How can I bring back the youthful appearance to my cheeks?

By injecting hyaluronic acids to decrease the appearance of the marionette lines that forms as we age we can restore a youthful look to the face and smile. An added bonus is that it also promotes collagen build up giving you a fresh younger appearance.